Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops high-temperature superconducting fusion magnets

R&D Technician

Product AssemblyUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeDevens, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma, equivalency certificate, or higher is required.
At least 3 years of experience with a wide variety of hand tools and power tools, including precision measuring tools, is required.
3–5 years of experience or equivalent in technical support skills such as mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring is required.
The role requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
The role requires the ability to stoop, type, stand, or sit for extended periods.
The role requires dedication to safety in an environment with potential hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, and cryogenics.
The role requires willingness to travel or work occasional nights, weekends, or on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

Assist in building new products and magnet prototypes.
Prepare prototypes for internal or external customer evaluation and ensure their robustness.
Conduct process monitoring, equipment capability assessment, and production troubleshooting; identify, communicate, and implement viable solutions.
Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain research and development equipment.
Assist with installation and readiness of new projects.
Assist senior research and development staff with testing, specification development, and establishing manufacturing processes and procedures.
Maintain accurate records of projects and assignments while suggesting continuous improvements to manufacturing processes.
Provide technical assistance to internal customers, including quality assurance, quality control, engineering, and management.
Maintain a safe work environment and operate safely.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with composites fabrication, prepreg layup and cure, vacuum resin infusion, mold fabrication and preparation, epoxy potting, or injection molding is preferred.
Experience with winding equipment of any type is preferred.
Experience with high-temperature superconducting material processing is preferred.
Experience working with cryogenic chemicals such as liquid nitrogen and helium is preferred.
Experience using hand tools, basic power tools, and machine shop equipment is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and piping and instrumentation diagrams is preferred.
Experience with programmable logic controller software or similar data-analyzing software is preferred.
Forklift experience is preferred.
Crane or lifting experience, including a Massachusetts 3A hoisting license, is preferred.
Strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills, and planning and organization skills, including handling multiple tasks, are preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is preferred.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment is preferred.
Ability to maintain positive, professional, and cooperative working relationships with peers, management, employees, and others interacting with the position is preferred.
Ability to comply with, interpret, and support procedures, work rules, and protocols is preferred.
Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new duties or responsibilities is preferred.
Ability to represent the company positively and professionally is preferred.
Commitment to safety and quality is preferred.

Salary Range: 30 to 45 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as an R&DTechnician

The R&D Technician is an exciting and evolving role with a responsibility for assisting R&D staff with all aspects of product development, commercialization, and on-going manufacturing support, including prototype production, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and any related activities. Ensures functional operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include close cooperation with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and other departments to ensure goals and objectives are met. This role will lead the way to making Earth sustainable for the future to come.

Second shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00 - 11:00 pm)

Hourly pay + 10% Differential

What you'll do:

Assist in building new products and magnet prototypes
Prepare prototypes for internal and/or external customer evaluation and to ensure robustness
Conduct process monitoring activities, equipment capability & production trouble-shooting, identifying, communicating and implementing viable solutions
Set-up, operates, troubleshoots, and maintains R&D equipment
Assist in Installation and readiness of new projects
Assist the Senior R&D Staff with testing, specification development, establishment of manufacturing processes and procedure
Maintain accurate records of all projects and assignments while suggesting continuous improvements to better the process into manufacturing
Provide technical assistance to internal customers (QA, QC, Engineering, Management)
Maintain a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner
Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management

What we’re looking for:

High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher
Minimum of 3 years experience with a wide variety of hand tools and power tools including precision measuring tools
3-5 years experience or equivalent in a variety of technical support skills such as but not limited to - mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring

Bonus points for:

Strong experience with composites fabrication, prepreg layup and cure, vacuum resin infusion, mold fabrication and preparation, epoxy potting or injection molding experience

Experience with winding equipment of any type

High Temperature Superconducting material processing

Working with cryogenic chemicals such as LN2 and Helium

Strong experience using hand tools, basic power tools and operating machine shop equipment

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs

PLC software or similar data analyzing software

Forklift experience

Crane or lifting experience including MA 3A hoisting license.

Strong written and oral communications skills & techniques, with high level of attention to detail

Effective root cause analysis and problem solving skills

Effective planning & organizing skills; ability to handle multiple tasks/duties

Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to maintain a positive, professional, cooperative demeanor, conduct, and working relationship with peers, management, employees, and other individuals that interact with this position.

Ability to comply with, interpret and support procedures, work rules and protocols

Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties/responsibilities

Ability to represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times

Commitment to safety and quality

Must-have Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, and cryogenics
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

About the Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops high-temperature superconducting fusion magnets

Commonwealth Fusion Systems builds fusion energy systems that aim to provide clean, affordable power. It designs tokamaks using high-temperature superconducting magnets to make smaller, less expensive machines. Its flagship SPARC is intended to produce net energy, with ARC envisioned as the first commercial fusion power plant. The company collaborates with MIT and focuses on a data-driven, mission-focused path to scalable fusion energy for large energy users.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4B
Headquarters: Harvard, MA
Founded: 2018

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